Seasonal Park Naturalist - Mount Rainier Nature Center

The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural and Historical Resources Division, is currently seeking Seasonal/Intermittent applicants to fill Park Naturalist positions at Mount Rainier Nature Center.

This is a seasonal/intermittent position that requires roughly 20-30 hours per week. Work hours may vary depending on season.

This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information about the Seasonal Hiring process and application status for Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation, please contact Brenda Miller at [email protected].

• Maintain current landscaped areas of Nature Center grounds

• Assist in design of new pollinator garden areas

• Help maintain relationships with partner organizations

• Provide care for animals and prepare them to perform during programs and outreach events.

• Provide customer service and safeguard the facilities during rental hours.

• Provide interpretive and educational programs in natural history to various groups such as schools, scouts, public and summer youth campers.

• Respond to visitor, telephone, and staff inquiries concerning natural history and conservation matters.

• Greets visitors, provides interpretive program information, promotes positive public relations for the nature center programs and encourages public appreciation for the natural environment.

• Assist in the design and promotion of advertising materials for the center and its program

Minimum Qualifications
College degree in appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the applicant's ability to be responsible for a program and/or facility under a minimum amount of supervision. 

Preferred Candidates will possess: 

• Experience working with children
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Garden design and maintenance experience desired
• Maryland Natural History knowledge
• Able to lift around 50 pounds and complete manual labor outdoors in various weather conditions
• Superior communication skills; outgoing and friendly
• Able to be responsible of rentals of the facility and stay after hours
• Organizational ability
• Team player
• Experience in creating and conducting environmental education lessons is a plus
• Experience working with and care of captive live animals (reptiles, mammals, amphibians and invertebrates) is a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain one
• Valid driver's license
  

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

This position does not provide benefits. 

A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.